“Like the herbs on a 55-Across” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BITTER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Like the herbs on a 55-Across”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 17, 2026, where it runs at 40 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 17, 2026 grid39AEstablishments selling craft products?8 ltrs›42AIt's meant to be believed3 ltrs›45AMeet an unmet need10 ltrs›51AQueue words10 ltrs›53AAuthor of the story collections "The Little Disturbances of Man" (1959) and "Enormous Changes at the Last Minute" (1974)10 ltrs›55ATraditional Passover dish10 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 17, 20261AIt has its limits, in brief4 ltrs›5AAward-winning culinary documentary series10 ltrs›15AHigh number, perhaps4 ltrs›16AWhere some family secrets may be written10 ltrs›17ADisplaying finesse4 ltrs›18AActress who plays Trudy on "Mad Men" and Annie on "Community"10 ltrs›19AMothers in cotes4 ltrs›20ABedtime attire10 ltrs›
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